Ell-saline Elementary School
Tel:
(785)827-8891
- Ell-saline Elementary School serves 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Ell-saline Elementary School's student population of 244 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 244 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ell-saline Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ell-saline Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #536 out of 1,268 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 84% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 21% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ell-Saline School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ell-saline Elementary School is Salina High Central (4.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lakewood Middle School (4.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cottonwood Elementary School. (3.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salina Cottonwood Elementary School. Grades: PK-5 | 450 students
3.5 miles
215 S Phillips
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-4600 3.5 PK-5 450 - Salina Sunset Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 439 students
4.0 miles
1510 W Republic
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-4520 4.0 PK-5 439 - Salina Oakdale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 406 students
4.2 miles
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-4310 4.2 PK-5 406 - Salina Lakewood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 772 students
4.4 miles
1135 Lakewood Circle
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-4000 4.4 6-8 772 - Salina Salina High Central Grades: 9-12 | 1028 students
4.6 miles
650 E Crawford
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-3500 4.6 9-12 1028
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